Kawasaki is all set to launch a new motorcycle on September 13 at Times Square, New York. It is expected that Kawasaki will launch new Ninja variant on this date, however it is not confirmed that which version of Ninja will be launched. It seems that Kawasaki will unveil the 300cc version of Ninja christened as 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300.
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 comes with a 296cc liquid cooled, parallel twin engine which produces maximum power of 39 bhp @ 11,000 rpm and maximum torque of 29 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. The engine is designed to deliver powerful acceleration at higher rpm and torquey performance at low and mid acceleration. It has got Sleeveless aluminum die-cast cylinder for excellent heat dissipation. It comes with Dual Throttle vales just like the Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-6R for better performance and linear throttle response.
It has got slipper clutch for better handling and smooth clutch operation. (click here for working of slipper clutch). It comes with radiator fan cover for better air direction. The new 2-1 exhaust with short style silencer looks cool. The new diamond frame is more rigid and offers excellent stability. It comes with world’s smallest ABS unit. The front comes with 37 mm telescopic fork while the rear comes with Bottom–link Uni-trak with gas charged shock. It also features aggressive styling, modern instrument panel, aluminum foot pegs, wider rear tyre and petal disk.
It seems like 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is going to give tough fight in 250cc and above super sport motorcycle segment.
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Official Intro Video:
Ninja 300 Action video
2013 Ninja 300 Technical Specifications
Engine : 296 cc
- Fuel system Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2
- (Keihin), with dual throttle valves
- Ignition Digital
- Starting Electric
- Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel
- Twin
- Displacement 296 cm3
- Bore x stroke 62.0 x 49.0 mm
- Compression ratio 10.6:1
- Valve/Induction system DOHC, 8 valves
Transmission
- Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
- Primary reduction ratio 3.087 (71/23)
- Gear ratios: 1st 2.714 (38/14)
- Gear ratios: 2nd 1.789 (34/19)
- Gear ratios: 3rd 1.409 (31/22)
- Gear ratios: 4th 1.160 (29/25)
- Gear ratios: 5th 1.000 (27/27)
- Gear ratios: 6th 0.857 (24/28)
- Final reduction ratio 3.000 (42/14)
- Transmission 6-speed, return
- Final Drive Sealed chain
Frame
- Frame type Tube diamond, steel
- Rake/Trail 27° / 93 mm
- Wheel travel, front 120 mm
- Wheel travel, rear 132 mm
- Tyre, front 110/70-17 M/C 54S
- Tyre, rear 140/70-17 M/C 66S
- Steering angle, left / right 35° / 35°
Suspension
- Suspension, front 37 mm telescopic fork
- Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload
Brakes
- Brakes, front Single 290 mm petal disc, Single balanced actuation dual-piston
- Brakes, rear Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston
Dimensions
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,015 mm x 715 mm x 1,110 mm
- Ground Clearance 140 mm
- Wheelbase 1,405 mm
- Seat height 785 mm
- Fuel capacity 17 litres
- Curb Mass 172 kg / 174 kg (ABS)
Ninja 300 Performance : power and torque
- Maximum power 29.0 kW {39 PS} / 11,000 rpm
- Maximum torque 27.0 N.m {2.8 kgf.m} / 10,000 rpm
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